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Directors of corporations in Ontario play a critical role in guiding the strategy and operations of the company, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and protecting the interests of shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders. While directors enjoy broad powers to manage a company’s affairs, their role also comes with significant legal responsibilities and potential liabilities.
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The Oppression Remedy under the Ontario Business Corporations Act (OBCA) provides a powerful legal tool for shareholders, directors, and other stakeholders in closely held corporations to protect their interests when they are unfairly treated or oppressed by the actions of those in control of the company. This legal remedy can help resolve disputes, prevent abusive practices, and ensure that corporate governance operates fairly and transparently.
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Amalgamation is a corporate restructuring process that allows two or more corporations to combine into a single legal entity. In Ontario, as in the rest of Canada, amalgamations can be governed either by federal or provincial laws, primarily the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (OBCA) for Ontario corporations and the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) for federal corporations.
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With increasing globalization, many Canadians are considering moving abroad not only for career and lifestyle opportunities but also for tax-related benefits. While changing residency can yield tax advantages, the process is complex, with significant tax implications and administrative requirements.
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